Mariners option Roenis Elias, reassign eight to minor-league camp

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/29/15) The Mariners have optioned pitcher Roenis Elias to Triple-A Tacoma, the team announced Sunday.

An earlier report Sunday said that the team was considering going with a six-man rotation, and it's possible that could still come to pass, with Elias making frequent trips to and from the active roster. For now, it appears Taijuan Walker will serve as the team's fifth starter.

Mariners allow INF Carlos Rivero to become free agent

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/2/14) The Mariners opted not to offer infielder Carlos Rivero a contract prior to the tender deadline on Tuesday, making him a free agent, reports the Tacoma News Tribune. Rivero was obtained on Nov. 3 in waiver claim from Boston. He currently leads the Venezuelan Winter League in home runs.